CDC - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a United States federal agency that that works to protect public health and safety.

Updated May 27, 2015 6:21 PM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention operates under the Department of Health and Human Services.

It is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

The CDC provides information to enhance health decisions. The CDC also promotes health through partnerships with state health departments and other organizations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focuses national attention on developing and applying disease prevention and control (especially infectious diseases), environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, Injury prevention and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.